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Conor Power

I am a freelance writer that has covered the Carolina Hurricanes, San Jose Sharks, and New York Rangers for multiple outlets. Now covers the New York Rangers for The Hockey Writers, specializing in hockey history and statistical analysis.

Chris Pronger Trade Tree: Hartford to St. Louis

Conor Power | February 1, 2026

When we look at the Carolina Hurricanes, new fans see a thriving southern hockey market. However, older fans remember them as the transplants of the iconic Hartford Whalers. Starting from…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Carolina Hurricanes, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, NHL Trade Analysis, St Louis Blues

Hurricanes’ Struggling Third Line Highlights Systemic Issues

Conor Power | January 26, 2026

For as long as Rod Brind’Amour has been the head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes, they’ve been one of the best defensive teams in the NHL. His man-on-man system is…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

Hurricanes’ Dominant Top Line Opens the Door to Jarvis at Center

Conor Power | January 13, 2026

The Carolina Hurricanes have long had an issue at the second-line center slot. Interest in players like Elias Pettersson has been widely reported, but the Hurricanes may have found a…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

Alexei Kovalev Trade Tree: New York Rangers to Pittsburgh Penguins

Conor Power | January 5, 2026

NHL trade trees are an extraordinary way to view the effect a single trade has had on multiple organizations. Today, we will look at a 1998 deal between the New…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, New York Rangers, Penguins History, Pittsburgh Penguins, Rangers History

Eric Lindros Trade Tree: Nordiques to Flyers

Conor Power | January 3, 2026

When the name Eric Lindros is mentioned, most people remember the dynamic winger who tormented the league as a member of the Philadelphia Flyers. Some others will say his trade…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Colorado Avalanche, Flyers History, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis, Philadelphia Flyers

Wayne Gretzky Trade Tree: Edmonton to Los Angeles

Conor Power | January 1, 2026

Trade Trees are attractive because they show how things develop over time. There’s a saying in hockey that if “Wayne Gretzky can be traded, anyone can,” and it’s true. When…

Categories Archives, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, Kings History, Los Angeles Kings, NHL Trade Analysis, Oilers History

Cam Neely Trade Tree: Vancouver Canucks to Boston Bruins

Conor Power | December 24, 2025

Cam Neely is one of the most influential people in the Boston Bruins’ decision-making process today. However, it wasn’t so long ago that he was a member of the Vancouver…

Categories Archives, Boston Bruins, Bruins History, Canucks History, Hockey History, Vancouver Canucks

Rick Vaive Trade Tree: Vancouver Canucks to Toronto Maple Leafs

Conor Power | December 23, 2025

Before Auston Matthews torched the record books of the Toronto Maple Leafs, in the 1980s, Rick Vaive was the first Maple Leaf to reach 50 goals and held the record…

Categories Archives, Canucks History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, NHL Trade Analysis, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks

3 Ways the Hurricanes Have Survived the Injury Bug

Conor Power | November 15, 2025

The Carolina Hurricanes have suffered the wrath of the hockey gods by way of defensive injury. Jaccob Slavin hasn’t played since the second game of the season and is still…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

Hurricanes Getting Kochetkov Back Raises Questions About 3-Goalie System

Conor Power | November 5, 2025

The Carolina Hurricanes have to make a decision. Pyotr Kochetkov was activated from injured reserve at the end of October, but the two goaltenders who started the season on the…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hurricanes Goaltending

Hurricanes’ Special Teams Extremes Raise Alarming Questions

Conor Power | October 28, 2025

When you think about the Carolina Hurricanes, the first thing that springs to mind is their stout defensive setup. That’s been their identity ever since Rod Brind’Amour assumed the head…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

Hurricanes’ Sean Walker’s Struggles Amplified by Defensive Injuries

Conor Power | October 23, 2025

The Carolina Hurricanes have started the 2025-26 campaign strongly. 5-1-0 after their defeat in Las Vegas is still a remarkable record, and the Hurricanes are going to look to continue…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes
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